Isaiah continues speaking to God's faithful people. ## coming with fire ## God's appearances in the Old Testament are often accompanied by fire. ## like the windstorm ## Clouds are often called the chariots of God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]]) ## with his sword ## This refers to God's power to judge and to kill his enemies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) ## Those killed by Yahweh will be many ## AT: "Yahweh will kill many people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])